E T Consultant – Program Coordinator

Responsibilities

• Oversee the strategic implementation and management of the Think Africa Partnership (TAP) Multi-Donor Trust Fund.
• Coordinate TAP governance processes, including Steering Committee meetings, workplans, budgets, and results frameworks.
• Manage donor relations and resource mobilization efforts, including the development of donor proposals and strategic funding documents.
• Lead the preparation of annual program reports and ensure compliance with trust fund reporting obligations.
• Coordinate capacity building activities, including workshops, annual forums, and peer-learning initiatives for the Chief Economists of Government (CEoG) Initiative.
• Strengthen partnerships with African research institutions, policy organizations, and government counterparts.
• Manage program communications, including newsletters, web content, and the dissemination of flagship knowledge products.
• Provide administrative and operational support, including procurement, consultant management, and grant administration.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Economics, International Development, or a related discipline.
• At least 5 years of professional experience in international development, policy making, or related fields.
• Proven experience working in African countries.
• Experience working with multi-partner funds, trust funds, or similar complex programs.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with high-level government officials and international partners.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple assignments under tight deadlines.
• Proficiency in English is required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Fluency in French is highly desirable.
• Proficiency in other languages such as Portuguese or Spanish.
• Experience in program coordination related to results frameworks and donor reporting.
• Background in organizing large-scale professional trainings, workshops, or international events.

About the Company

The World Bank Group is a unique global partnership of five institutions driven by a bold vision to create a world free of poverty on a livable planet. The Development Economics Vice Presidency (DEC) serves as the central reservoir of fresh insights into the most pressing challenges of development, providing policy solutions for developing economies worldwide.